How far is Jonesboro, AR from Bono, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Bono, AR is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.36 mi
00h 13m
Flight
7.16 mi
11.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.16 mi
Kilometers
11.53 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.36 mi
Kilometers
13.46 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bono
Fri, Apr 10, 1:38 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Fri, Apr 10, 1:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-10T13:24
Arrive Bono
Fri, Apr 10, 1:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Egypt
AR

Town in Arkansas

From Jonesboro
4.2 mi
00h 06m
To Bono
4.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Bono.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Bono.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 12 sec · Cate Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1178 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Johnson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Gee Street

    951 ft · 19 sec · North Gee Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Dan Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Dan Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Bono.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan Avenue
5.57 mi · 67%
West Johnson Avenue
1.23 mi · 15%
South Main Street
0.22 mi · 3%
North Gee Street
0.18 mi · 2%
Cate Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Dan Avenue

Continue on Dan Avenue

2.69 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Egypt
00h 06m from Jonesboro
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bono.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Bono?

The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Egypt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Jonesboro and 4.2 miles from Bono.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bono.

Stop Ideas Near Egypt

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Egypt, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Egypt.

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

22 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

110 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Central Station

115 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Bono. Straight-line distance: 7.16 mi (11.53 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Bono

#2 Bono

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,595
Coordinates35.9086800, -90.8026200
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Bono (-90.80262, 35.90868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.39 L · about $1.40
Round trip
$2.80
0.74 gal · 2.78 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.40 $2.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.58 $3.15
Premium $4.63 $1.71 $3.42
Diesel $5.42 $2.00 $4.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Bono. The current time is 13:24:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.